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Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine water level

River gauge, Snake River, Wyoming, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.98ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,790 cfs
Water temperature
48 °F
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 14.04 ft

History

3.03.13.2ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 203.03.13.2ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level

What this means

The gauge at Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine reads 2.98 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.98 ft and 3.20 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 48 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
14.04 ftJune 11, 1997

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

What happens at each level

14.04 ft
Record stage and flow---38,600 cfs (6/11/1997).
2.98 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
114.04 ftJune 11, 1997
212.60 ftJune 11, 1996
312.33 ftJune 8, 2017
411.96 ftJune 19, 1974
511.68 ftJune 28, 1954
611.35 ftJune 1, 2018
711.30 ftJuly 1, 2011
811.00 ftJune 30, 1982
910.88 ftJune 8, 2010
1010.87 ftJune 29, 1971

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min First quarter 67%

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Other gauges on the Snake River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Snake River above Jackson Lake at Flagg RanchRiver gauge, Snake River 2.39 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 63 mi
Snake River near MoranRiver gauge, Snake River 266 cfs Normal −19.0 cfs 48 mi
Snake River at MooseRiver gauge, Snake River 8.90 ft Below flood stage ±0 33 mi
Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River 1.27 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 14 mi
Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River 1,750 cfs Low −760.0 cfs 20 mi
Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River 2.26 ft Below flood stage −0.35 ft 48 mi
Snake River at LorenzoRiver gauge, Snake River 1,360 cfs Normal +30.0 cfs 62 mi
Snake River near MenanRiver gauge, Snake River 1.86 ft Below flood stage ±0 67 mi
Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River 6.07 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 65 mi
Snake River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Snake River 5.62 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 64 mi
Snake River at BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 5.30 ft Below flood stage +0.05 ft 75 mi
Snake River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 2.91 ft Below flood stage −0.11 ft 82 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Greys River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Greys River 246 cfs Low +9.0 cfs 5.7 mi
Salt River above Reservoir, near EtnaRiver gauge, Salt River 1.88 ft Below flood stage ±0 11 mi
Hoback River near JacksonRiver gauge, Hoback River 228 cfs Low −10.0 cfs 13 mi
Palisades ReservoirReservoir 5,515.37 ft Low 18 mi
Flat Creek below Cache Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Flat Creek 1.81 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 19 mi
Cache Creek near JacksonRiver gauge, Cache Creek 5.3 cfs Low +0.3 cfs 20 mi
Fish Creek at WilsonRiver gauge, Fish Creek 2.36 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 21 mi
Granite Creek above Granite C Supplemental, near MooseRiver gauge, Granite Creek 10.6 cfs Normal −0.4 cfs 28 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM MDT, the water level was 2.98 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine?

The highest level on record is 14.04 ft on June 11, 1997.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:13022500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
43.19611, -110.88944 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.98 ft 2026-10-20 09:30 Provisional
Flow 1,790 cfs 2026-10-20 09:30 Provisional
Water temperature 48 °F 2026-10-20 09:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine (usgs:13022500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/snake-river-above-reservoir-near-alpine

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer